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Post by mikeyz on Nov 21, 2012 12:37:54 GMT 8
Hi guys,
I have a small project i want to build up for hi-res audio listening and i have decided to get an external DAC for my media player ( AC Ryan HD mini 2) and then output it from my Denon 1912 to my speakers.
Here is my flow plan
AC Ryan ---> DAC via optical ---> Denon 1912 via interconnect RCA
The thing i want to confirm is how about the display of the AC Ryan? I need to connect the HDMI to my 1912 same time but in the settings how can I separate the audio signal transfer from the HDMI to the optical link to my DAC?
If anyone had tried similar setup, please advice . Thanks
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Post by mikapoh on Nov 21, 2012 15:10:43 GMT 8
IMO, you need to go to AC Ryan settings to select Optical out or HDMI out whichever you want to play. The media player will not select automatically. On top of that, you need a larger external display to navigate the AC Ryan, not to mention searching songs to play. Not mean to discourage you, I think in the end you will ditch out this idea of using same media player for both movies and music. You might be better off using HDMI to Denon 1912 to decode your music files. Even if you use better external DAC, the bottleneck is still at your 1912. Also note that your AC Ryan is highly unlikely to output Hi-Res files (24 bits) on its optical or coaxial unless using HDMI. My point is don't waste your $ on DAC if your amplification is a Receiver.
IIRC, your 1912 also does not feature front speakers pre-out therefore an external HT-bypass amp option is also ruled out.
It looks like if you want to get better stereo sound, the only way is to acquire separate stereo amp (I thought you want to go to tubes?). If you want to utilize your current speakers as both movies and music purpose, you need to upgrade your AVR to a pre-out feature and get a stereo amp with HT-bypass.
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Post by mikapoh on Nov 21, 2012 15:22:38 GMT 8
Bro, save a little more for a Mac Mini (since you've iPhone) or Notebook (if you prefer window) digital out to MF DAC feeding directly to your Tubes. This configuration will get you the audiophile sound. I choose Mac Mini because it is cheaper option and has found to have very low jitter via its optical. Just make sure you get at least Year 2011 Mac Mini which has reported to have a jitter as low as 20ps. Even top Meridian CDP jitter is around 40ps. You can use your iPhone or iPad as the main screen.
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Post by mikeyz on Nov 21, 2012 15:27:09 GMT 8
Thanks Mikapoh for your advice, yeah the 1912 does not have any pre out so adding additional amp is out. Guess my idea here is something not very worth while.
I will definatly go to tubes so that is why I thought of a DAC purchase to play around mixing to the equipment that i have but guess have to really build a separate system all together then.
Now i do see the real point and have to put my $ in good use.
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Post by mikeyz on Nov 21, 2012 15:34:36 GMT 8
Bro where did you get that piece of acrylic glass to put on your Mac Mini?:
Guess really have a lot more to study on Audiophile hi-fi setup.
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